The Tory MP for North East Somerset was quizzed about remarks from Anna Soubry who claimed he was “running the country” in Parliament this week.

Mr Rees-Mogg responded by pointing out his big “ambition” as he spoke with Channel 4 News’ Krishnan Guru-Murthy.

The reporter claimed the backbench MP now had a huge amount of “power” over the Government’s Brexit policy.

Brexit news: Jacob Rees Mogg responded after being asked about remarks he was 'running the country' (Image: C4NEWS•GETTY)

The Brexiteer said: “You are absolutely right, my strong ambition is that Brexit should be delivered and delivered properly and delivered in line with the commitments the Conservative Party has given.

“I don’t decry all ambition, but my ambition is for one of the most important policy changes in the country’s modern history which I think will be of enormous benefit to us.

“That’s an ambition. I am more than happy to run up the flagpole so to speak.

“But, it is not about me personally. It’s about ensuring the right policy comes through.”

The Conservative MP repeated that he was not on the path of wanting to become Prime Minister in the future.

My ambition is for one of the most important policy changes in the country’s modern history

Jacob Rees-Mogg

This week Conservative Remain supporter Anna Soubry claimed Jacob Rees-Mogg was “running the country” during a speech in the House of Commons.

The Tory MP for Broxtowe was furious after the Government accepted amendments from the European Research Group, and claimed it compromised the Prime Minister’s Chequers agreement.

Ms Soubry complained the Prime Minister had lost her power and told the Commons: “The only reason that the Government has accepted these amendments is because it is frightened of somewhere in the region of 40 members of parliament – the hard, no-deal Brexiteers, who should have been seen off a long time ago and should be seen off.

“Who is in charge? Is it the Prime Minister or is it the member for North East Somerset, Jacob Rees-Mogg?”

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